  Lily&#39;s Perspective
  Moonlight was obscured by thick clouds, leaving only the scattered searchlights of the hunter base piercing the darkness,&nbsp;like the pupils of beasts surveying their territory. Ethan crouched behind damp rocks, his nostrils flaring. The air was filled with thick blood, gunpowder and... &nbsp;the painful aura of his own kind. 
  It seemed the hunters had returned with their spoils. They&#39;d captured so many members of Kyle&#39;s pack that the transport trucks were crammed beyond capacity, the wolves utterly helpless.
  “They tossed my kin around like cargo,” Kyle&#39;s voice echoed in my ear, strained with seething fury and bone-deep sorrow. The death of his mate, Lena, had transformed this Alpha into a blade thirsting only for vengeance.
  My hand rested lightly on Ethan&#39;s tense arm, the cold touch snapping him back to focus. “The defense map hasn&#39;

  “Retreat! Honey, come back first. It&#39;s too dangerous over there!” Ethan&#39;s order came through the link, with an unquestionable urgency. The Hunters had stabilized their positions, their fire growing heavier. Continuing the assault would only lead to unnecessary casualties.
  My squad members agreed to withdraw in stages, regrouping with Ethan and the others first. But as we crept back along our original path, nearing the edge of the core living area, Jacob accidentally kicked an empty metal can. That damn tin made a deafening clang in the silent corridor.
  “Movement over there!” Nearby hunters were instantly alerted. Spotting us, they raised their guns and fired.
  “Watch out!” I transformed instantly. The white wolf lunged sideways, knocking the lead hunter flying. Jacob and Xaver charged simultaneously, their claws and fangs unleashing terrifying lethality in the confined spa

  Lily&#39;s Perspective
  After traversing the jungle for a while, Ethan&#39;s wolf halted, crouching low and gathering strength. I immediately leapt to his side, letting out a threatening growl from my throat.
  He was right to do so. Instantly, I caught the scent of an unfamiliar pack of wolves, and the smell of blood.
  “Alpha Ethan?” The wolves peered at us, their clothes torn and bloodstained.
  Each looked dejected and listless. What had happened?
  “Logan?” Keith recognized the familiar wolf. He&#39;d visited Kyle&#39;s pack before, though he hadn&#39;t met Kyle himself, but only his brother Logan.
  I quickly sensed something was terribly wrong. The number of wolves in their pack? I dared not speculate further. This was bad.
  “It&#39;s me, Keith.” The voice sounded pained, as if the speaker was injured.
  “I&#39;m Alpha Kyle.” Their leader stepped forward first, his voice heavy

Lily&#39;s Perspective
  Moonlight was obscured by thick clouds, leaving only the scattered searchlights of the hunter base piercing the darkness,&nbsp;like the pupils of beasts surveying their territory. Ethan crouched behind damp rocks, his nostrils flaring. The air was filled with thick blood, gunpowder and... &nbsp;the painful aura of his own kind. 
  It seemed the hunters had returned with their spoils. They&#39;d captured so many members of Kyle&#39;s pack that the transport trucks were crammed beyond capacity, the wolves utterly helpless.
  “They tossed my kin around like cargo,” Kyle&#39;s voice echoed in my ear, strained with seething fury and bone-deep sorrow. The death of his mate, Lena, had transformed this Alpha into a blade thirsting only for vengeance.
  My hand rested lightly on Ethan&#39;s tense arm, the cold touch snapping him back to focus. “The defense map hasn&#39;t been updated yet. Carl must be gloating right now. Hunters are most vulnerable when their guard 

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